Evening! As of tonight, Wednesdays have reverted back to #WellbeingWednesday... So, I'm currently in training for 2 runs in April & May... The 1st of which is a 30km trail in the beautiful Beaujolais and the 2nd is a half-marathon on the magnificent Mull of Kintyre. And with these runs comes the training (yawn) which is … Continue reading Snapshot Running Plan
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O Flower of Scotland
Evening & welcome to #SundayTimes. On Friday, it was Burns Day, where Scots around the world celebrated Robert Burns' birthday by toasting the haggis. And on Friday, appropriately Andy Murray beat Roger Federer to progress to the Australian Open final. After an incredible first set this morning, unfortunately Murray was beaten by Djovokic. But there's … Continue reading O Flower of Scotland
Out with the Old & In with the New
Happy New Year to you all! In keeping with tradition at this time of year, today's #WellbeingWednesday #GTime (albeit later than the usual 6pm) is all about New Year's Resolutions... a new year brings with it the promise of a fresh start, a year of opportunity and great expectations. So what are your new year's … Continue reading Out with the Old & In with the New
Perfect Ski Bum
Welcome to #WellbeingWednesday. In just over a month I will be hitting the slopes for the 1st time this ski season (subject to snow!)... Apparently the best bodies for skiing are decathletes, with all the aspects of their training & disciplines making the perfect athlete. You may not be an Olympic decathlete but if you’re tackling the … Continue reading Perfect Ski Bum
Pick of the Pistes
Evening! It's 3 months to go to Christmas & I have just booked my flights to Geneva for a white Christmas skiing in the Swiss Alps... Now's the time to be planning this winter's ski holiday, so today's #ThursdayFriday #5aday features 5 resorts with a difference... Gstaad, Switzerland - Romantic resort & a fave with the … Continue reading Pick of the Pistes
Faking it
Evening! Ahead of my hols, I'm renaming tonight's #TuesdayTreats #TuesdayTreatments. Here's my 5 essential pre-holiday beauty treatments. Fake it - Get a headstart with a natural bronzed glow from Dove Summer Glow - On offer at mo from Boots @ £2.84! Waxing - A visit to Strip, St Paul's for a quick, pain-free wax treatment. See my previous … Continue reading Faking it
Stretch Yourself
Hello & welcome back to #WellbeingWednesday... with all this wonderful weather it’s time to plan a summer load of healthy activities! Today I’m featuring 5 summer sports which I’m looking forward to dabbling in this summer. Hope this provides some inspiration! Horse-riding – Some friends & I are soon to go riding in the beautiful … Continue reading Stretch Yourself
Edina! Scotia’s darling seat!
Happy Monday! It’s good to get that first day of the week out of the way isn’t it?! Today I’m dedicating #MysteryMonday to #Edinburgh... I’m returning to the city where I grew up this weekend for my cousin’s wedding. For 5 years I had one of the best views of the world, looking out over … Continue reading Edina! Scotia’s darling seat!
Ruling the Country-side
Happy #ThursdayFriday! With another bank holiday weekend around the corner, thoughts turn to a weekend's escape to the country... Today's 5-a-day features 5 beautiful retreats in the countryside. Escape the city & enjoy a romantic weekend in glorious surroundings... The Royal Oak - Opt for one of the cute cottages & enjoy delicious food at … Continue reading Ruling the Country-side
Apple of my Eye
Happy #MysteryMonday! or I should say 'appy Monday... today's 5-a-day features 5 of my favourite iPhone apps of the moment... Draw Something Free by OMGPOP - Great way to keep up with friends on daily basis through fun of drawing. £ Free. Logos Quiz Game by AticoD - Test your knowledge of hundreds of different brand … Continue reading Apple of my Eye